Interpreter Language Skills Assessment
The language skills assessment will complete students’ qualification as a community interpreter, once you have passed the core interpreter competencies training. The test can also be completed as a standalone component as proof of your interpreting skills.
There are two language skills assessment tests recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, ILSAT and CILISAT. You must pass either ILSAT or CILISAT to pursue the designation of a professional interpreter. Both tests have the same format and value, but they differ in interpreting situations and settings. If you do not pass the test, you can apply again and pay the fee to retake the same test or the other one.
To help you prepare for the language assessment, you can try out our mentoring sessions with a professional interpreter in your language combination.
MCIS DOES NOT ADMINISTER OR FACILITATE BOOKINGS FOR ILSAT AND CILISAT TESTS.
For ILSAT test booking details, please visit www.acrosslanguages.org/language-testing/
For CILISAT test booking details, please visit www.cisoc.net/en/cilisat_testingcentres
Contact
Training inquires: enrollment@mcis.on.ca
Professional Freelancers Recruitment inquiries: recruitment@mcis.on.ca
